Optical module

Abstract

There is provided an optical module. The optical module includes a light source, a wave guide to which beam output from the light source is input, a lens system configured to optically combining the light source and the wave guide, a first lens mount positioned between the light source and the lens system in an optical axis of the light source, a first adhesive configured to fix the lens system to the first lens mount, a second lens mount positioned between the wave guide and the lens system in the optical axis of the light source, and a second adhesive configured to fix the lens system to the second lens mount. Therefore, it is possible to precisely align light, to manufacture the optical module with small expenses, and to simplify processes and equipment.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present application claims priority to Korean Patent Application Number 10-2016-0021811 filed on Feb. 24, 2016, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field[0003]An embodiment of the present invention relates to an optical module, and more particularly, to an optical module in which a light source and a wave guide are aligned by a lens.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]A light source and a wave guide that are provided in an optical module may be optically combined by a lens. At this time, a position of the lens is controlled so that an amount of light incident on the wave guide has a maximum value in order to align light between the light source and the wave guide. In a conventional optical module, in order to fix the lens the position of which is controlled, soldering heating or laser welding is used. The conventional optical module needs a high-temperature heat...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is about an optical module that reduces alignment errors, saves money, and simplifies the manufacturing process. It achieves this by improving the alignment between the lens system and the lens mounts, which increases the contact area between them. By forming grooves in the lens mounts, the force of static friction and electrostatic force between the lens system and the mounts is minimized, making it easier to align the light. Additionally, the plurality of grooves prevents the adhesive from spreading to neighboring channels, resulting in a smaller multi-channel optical module.

Problems solved by technology

The conventional optical module needs a high-temperature heater or a high-output laser for soldering melting, has a complicated structure, and includes parts prices of which increase.

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